Asian New Zealand Art & Culture

ROBBIE HANDCOCK | WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT. was an exhibition by Wellington artist Elisabeth Pointon held at play_station gallery in January 2019. The project consisted of a plane towed banner reading “SPECTACULAR.” flown over One Tree Hill, Auckland. The following is the result of an artist talk between Elisabeth and Robbie Handcock held in association with the show…

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